The disaster after the earthquake: How conditions in Turkey can cost more lives

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The disaster after the earthquake: How conditions in Turkey can cost more lives
A lack of water and sanitation, as well as the frigid temperatures, could continue to cost lives in the regions devastated by the earthquake.
By MICHAEL STARR
Published: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

KAHRAMANMARAŞ, Turkey – Even after the wounded are treated and the trapped are freed from rubble, the disaster of the earthquakes in Turkey may continue due to other dangers. The aftershocks of the earthquake could also manifest in the lack of water and sanitation, as well as frigid temperatures. IsraAID’s initial exploratory team assessed that clean water would be one of the major problems for area residents following the tremors. “There will be a massive need for clean water,” IsraAID press officer Shachar May said.

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Medowmuffin

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This will turn bad as it turns into recovery instead of rescue. All of the debris will need to be disposed of. Oddly the cold weather may keep disease down. Looking at the pictures it is the worst humanitarian disaster I’ve seen. Reminds me of the Twin Towers in a way. So sad.
 
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